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Bare Walls?

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Do you have bare walls that need a little sprucing up? Do you want custom artwork without the price tag? If you answered yes, then this post is for you!

This What’s Hot Wednesday post features a fabulous idea I got from Shannon at Eightcrazy. I have also seen this idea all over blogland, but this is where I first saw the idea to create custom art for my walls.

My dining room had one lone picture that was too small for the wall and for almost a year now I have been searching for something to replace it with. When I saw this idea to create custom canvas artwork just like you would find in Ballard Designs for only a fraction of the cost I practically ran to the craft store.

Here is what you need to create your own:
Canvas
Scrapbook Paper (the thicker papers work best but I used the thinner ones too)
Modge Podge (I used matte finish, but they have gloss as well)
Sponge Brush (about 1-2 inches wide)
Acrylic Craft Paint (little bottles at the craft store)
Hair Dryer
Scissors/paper cutter

* I used 12 x 12 canvas so I wouldn’t have to trim the paper.
* I selected paper in warm earth tones to tie in with the rest of the decor and painted the sides of the canvas dark brown to match.
* Take your modge podge and spread a generous amount on the canvas. Place the paper on the canvas, smooth out an bumps and let dry.
* After it has dried (I only waited 10-15 mins) cover the paper with modge podge and let dry.
* I used the Cricut machine to create some extra details (home saying & fleur de lis) and used the modge podge to adhere
* I had my wonderful hubby measure and hang the fabulous artSee super easy! I love how it turned out (the pics don’t do it justice) and I’m even more thrilled that my new custom art only cost me $35 dollars. It’s your turn. Go transform those bare walls into a masterpiece.
I’ve linked up with Kimba’s DIY Day. Visit her blog to see other great projects & ideas.

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  1. Allison says

    July 30, 2009 at 12:23 pm

    they turned out great!

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  2. Kerry says

    July 31, 2009 at 2:01 pm

    thank goodness for creative people like you so that the rest of us can copy it!! LOVE THIS!!

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  3. Kristi says

    August 6, 2009 at 5:33 pm

    Fantastic! I LOVE this idea. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. Carrie says

    August 6, 2009 at 6:16 pm

    I love it!!! You have great scrapbook papers!

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  5. hotmama1 says

    August 6, 2009 at 8:34 pm

    very cute… I really like this idea!

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  6. Hopefull says

    August 6, 2009 at 10:18 pm

    Very inspirational – I have seen similar projects but yours makes me want to get busy 🙂

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  7. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    August 6, 2009 at 11:24 pm

    Happy squeals~well done!

    Come by and see my Pottery Barn inspired typography basket.

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  8. Becky says

    August 6, 2009 at 11:40 pm

    That looks great. I love the colors you chose. Perfect!

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  9. Shady Creek Lane says

    August 9, 2009 at 4:15 am

    Very tasteful color choice. This is one of the best combinations that I've come across in blogland. Thanks for sharing.

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  10. Dawn says

    August 15, 2009 at 10:56 pm

    That looks beautiful!!! I think I'm going to have to steal, err I mean borrow, this idea!

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